Aluminum Alloy 3003

The alloys are classified and named according to the amount and type of the alloying metals . Given widespread applications across industries, selecting the right aluminum alloy type for a specific end-use is crucial. Just slight differences in chemical properties can drastically alter strength, workability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity of the alloy.

Aluminum Alloy 3003 is a widely used medium strength aluminum alloy with manganese as its primary alloying element. It has good formability, and can be suitable for applications that require bending, spinning, drawing, stamping and roll forming.

3003 aluminum is the best known and most widely used of the common alloys. 3003 aluminum is non-heat treatable. With about 20% more strength than 1100, 3003 is a practical general-purpose aluminum for moderate strength applications. 3003 aluminum demonstrates good formability, workability and drawing characteristics.